Match report

VfB Stuttgart Defeats BSC Young Boys 5-1 in UEFA Champions League Clash

VfB Stuttgart
VfB Stuttgart
5–1
FT
BSC Young Boys
BSC Young Boys
Dec 11, 2024

In an emphatic performance at the Mercedes-Benz Arena, VfB Stuttgart stunned BSC Young Boys with a convincing 5-1 victory in their UEFA Champions League match. Despite conceding early through Łakomy for Young Boys, goals from Stiller, Millot, Fuhrich, Vagnoman, and Keitel ensured Stuttgart's comprehensive win. The game saw multiple turning points, including crucial substitutions that altered the momentum.

Key Facts

  • Final Score: VfB Stuttgart 5–1 BSC Young Boys
  • Łakomy (6') scored for BSC Young Boys before a flurry of goals from VfB Stuttgart.
  • A. Stiller, E. Millot, C. Fuhrich, J. Vagnoman, and Yannik Keitel netted for Stuttgart.
  • Two yellow cards were shown to players from each team, highlighting the intensity of the match.

Lineups

VfB Stuttgart

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 33 A. Nübel (G)
  • 4 J. Vagnoman (D)
  • 29 A. Rouault (D)
  • 24 J. Chabot (D)
  • 7 M. Mittelstädt (D)
  • 16 A. Karazor (M)
  • 6 A. Stiller (M)
  • 32 F. Rieder (M)
  • 8 E. Millot (M)
  • 27 C. Führich (M)
  • 9 E. Demirović (F)

Substitutes

  • 5 Y. Keitel
  • 47 J. Malanga
  • 15 P. Stenzel
  • 2 A. Al Dakhil
  • 20 L. Stergiou
  • 22 T. Kastanaras
  • 45 A. Chase
  • 41 D. Seimen
  • 1 F. Bredlow
  • 13 F. Krätzig
  • 30 B. Boakye

BSC Young Boys

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 26 D. von Ballmoos (G)
  • 24 Z. Athekame (D)
  • 13 M. Camara (D)
  • 23 L. Benito (D)
  • 3 J. Hadjam (D)
  • 7 F. Ugrinic (M)
  • 8 Ł. Łakomy (M)
  • 21 A. Virginius (M)
  • 10 K. Imeri (M)
  • 77 J. Monteiro (M)
  • 9 C. Itten (F)

Substitutes

  • 35 S. Ganvoula
  • 39 D. Males
  • 27 L. Blum
  • 6 P. Pfeiffer
  • 11 E. Colley
  • 30 S. Lauper
  • 33 M. Keller
  • 20 C. Niasse
  • 40 D. Marzino

Timeline

  1. BSC Young Boys
    6' BSC Young Boys Goal · Normal Goal
    Ł. Łakomy · Assist: A. Virginius
  2. VfB Stuttgart
    25' VfB Stuttgart Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Stiller · Assist: J. Vagnoman
  3. VfB Stuttgart
    46' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Karazor · On: Yannik Keitel
  4. VfB Stuttgart
    53' VfB Stuttgart Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Millot · Assist: F. Rieder
  5. BSC Young Boys
    58' BSC Young Boys Card · Yellow Card
    Loris Benito

    Foul

  6. BSC Young Boys
    60' BSC Young Boys Card · Yellow Card
    Jaouen Hadjam

    Foul

  7. VfB Stuttgart
    61' VfB Stuttgart Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Fuhrich · Assist: F. Rieder
  8. BSC Young Boys
    62' BSC Young Boys subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Itten · On: S. Ganvoula
  9. BSC Young Boys
    62' BSC Young Boys subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Imeri · On: D. Males
  10. VfB Stuttgart
    66' VfB Stuttgart Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Vagnoman · Assist: E. Millot
  11. BSC Young Boys
    70' BSC Young Boys subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Jaouen Hadjam · On: L. Blum
  12. BSC Young Boys
    70' BSC Young Boys subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Mohamed Camara · On: Patric Pfeiffer
  13. VfB Stuttgart
    75' VfB Stuttgart Goal · Normal Goal
    Yannik Keitel · Assist: F. Rieder
  14. BSC Young Boys
    76' BSC Young Boys subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Virginius · On: E. Colley
  15. VfB Stuttgart
    77' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Fuhrich · On: J. Malanga
  16. VfB Stuttgart
    77' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Vagnoman · On: Pascal Stenzel
  17. VfB Stuttgart
    77' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Maximilian Mittelstädt · On: A. Al Dakhil
  18. VfB Stuttgart
    83' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Rouault · On: L. Stergiou
  19. VfB Stuttgart
    86' VfB Stuttgart Card · Yellow Card
    F. Rieder

    Foul

  20. BSC Young Boys
    89' BSC Young Boys Card · Yellow Card
    F. Ugrinic

    Argument

  21. BSC Young Boys
    90' BSC Young Boys Card · Yellow Card
    Ł. Łakomy

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat VfB Stuttgart BSC Young Boys
Fouls 10 16
Pass Accuracy 85% 77%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards
Total Shots 20 5
Corners 5 0
Total Passes 617 357
Yellow Cards 1 4
Blocked Shots 6 2
Shots on Target 6 1
xG 2.31 0.19
Shots off Target 8 2
Possession 64% 36%
Goals Prevented -2 -2
Accurate Passes 526 275
Shots Inside Box 14 3
Saves 0 1
Shots Outside Box 6 2

Key Match Notes

  • Stuttgart's quick response with a goal by A. Stiller at 25' after conceding early set the tone for their dominating performance.
  • The yellow cards issued to BSC Young Boys players Loris Benito and Jaouen Hadjam in quick succession around 58' and 60', respectively, marked a turning point as Stuttgart capitalized with three consecutive goals.